§ 16-32. Reimbursement for fire calls on streets and highways.

(a)

In the event the town fire department or emergency medical services equipment and personnel is dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle accident within the town, the person involved in the accident shall reimburse the town for the costs associated with providing the service, regardless of fault or liability for the accident, at a rate to be determined, from time to time, by resolution of the town board. Residents of the town may be exempted from costs under this subsection if able to provide satisfactory proof of residence and provided such exemption does not contradict other sections of this article.

(b)

The town fire department and the town clerk-treasurer shall apply for reimbursement to the state department of transportation for fire calls that occur on state or federal highways within the town as provided under Wis. Stats. § 62.13(8), and state administrative regulations. The town shall apply for reimbursement only for incidents involving nonresidents. Such reimbursement, if any, from the state does not relieve nonresident individuals involved in the incident from their reimbursement responsibilities under this article.

(c)

Residency shall be established by proof of ownership of real property or lease or rental agreement for residential dwelling within the boundaries of the town or vehicle registration for the vehicle included in the incident or state issued ID or voter registration, all residency documentation is to be as of the date of service.

(Ord. No. 2013-04, § 1, 2-14-2013)